Brazil's all-time leading scorer has six months left on his Santos contract, but local press has cast doubt over whether he will continue playing at any level following his international retirement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Neymar's future at Santos will be decided after a vacation period,\" the report said, adding Santos was \"waiting for a signal\" to meet with the forward and his representatives, reports Xinhua.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Neymar remains in the United States with his family and will have at least 10 days off, according to the outlet.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 34-year-old announced his Brazil retirement after Sunday's 2-1 defeat by Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium, a result that marked the South American team's earliest World Cup elimination since 1990.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I tried, I tried. Now it's over. I started here, and I finished here,\" Neymar said, referring to his international debut at the same venue in 2010.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Neymar's father suggested his son was also considering ending his club career in a post on social media after Brazil's defeat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I want to make a request as a father. Ney, keep playing football. Feel the joy of having the ball at your feet again. Smile on the field again,\" Neymar Senior wrote on Instagram.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Neymar has made 43 appearances across all competitions for Santos since rejoining his boyhood club in January 2025.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I want to make a request as a father. Ney, keep playing football. Feel the joy of having the ball at your feet again. Smile on the field again,\" Neymar Senior wrote on Instagram.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star made two appearances as a substitute in the tournament, scoring a late penalty against Norway. <\/p>\r\n\r\n